Friday, September 28, 2012

Civics, World, 13 sem, Focus

Civics: Today we began to decipher the issues related to the GOP platform.  You showed me your completed Cornell notes but we did not have time to begin going over them.  We will start attacking that content next week. On Monday we will continue with the issue and explore further. We will also discuss content from the Cornell notes. Over the weekend, be sure you review material from 7,8,9.  There is a test next week on Wednesday.

World: Due on Tuesday are Cornell notes for Rome.  The note taking document is posted on the website.  Today we recapped networks of exchange with some big questions related to the networks of exchange and began zooming in on EMPIRE. We completed an overview reading related to networks of exchange and Empire together. (posted). We will continue with empire on Monday. Be sure to review your material to date. Quiz I is next Thursday, 10/4.  It will cover foragers, civilization, trade and empire. The format will be short answer, objective, short essay.  You can bring your charts, one from the documents, the other from the river valleys, your Cornell notes (Rome and Han (Due on WED).  Be sure to study all materials and review the content.

13th Seminar: Internship choices were provided today.  You will be informed on your internship next Wednesday. Class meets Monday in F-204. Mentoring is our focus.

Focus:  See yesterday's blog.